When words fail music speaks.

Music is universally used to convey emotions, whether it be happiness, anger, sadness, excitement, etc. It also strives to tell a story, whatever it may be. Obviously, today, September 11, is a sad day. Alan Jackson wrote a song following the attack on the World Trade Center that went to number one on the charts, and conveyed a lot of emotion about that day. Thirteen years later, it can still make anyone emotional.

Many artists write songs about heartbreaking or painful memories. You can tell who the great artists are when the lyrics, although very personal, move you in a way that nothing else can. For all the songs below, pay very close attention to their lyrics.